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Title: Electricians advice re Capacitor size
Post by: garrardrj on April 19, 2015, 05:39:43 pm

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So this my capacitor i want to order a new one - What details are relevant on this one to order an equivalent one ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Electricians advice re Capacitor size
Post by: Beddie on April 19, 2015, 08:59:37 pm

Judging by the Voltage rating (450vac) and microfarad value (35uf) I'd say it was a motor start capacitor, so for renewal you'd have to quote 450Vac and 35uf (uF = microfarads)  :happy2:

Is it from a heating pump btw?

Title: Re: Electricians advice re Capacitor size
Post by: rich83 on April 19, 2015, 09:06:30 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35uF-Run-Capacitor-ICAR-P0-Plastic-400-450V-will-suit-240V-motor-pump-spa-dryer-/271463062894?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f34759d6e

Title: Re: Electricians advice re Capacitor size
Post by: garrardrj on April 19, 2015, 09:53:17 pm

Quote from: Beddie on April 19, 2015, 08:59:37 pm

Judging by the Voltage rating (450vac) and microfarad value (35uf) I'd say it was a motor start capacitor, so for renewal you'd have to quote 450Vac and 35uf (uF = microfarads)  :happy2:

Is it from a heating pump btw?

Thanks , its for a Karcher Pressure washer HD 6/13 C Plus